Nervous system

Nervous system side effects of phenylephrine have included headache, dizziness, nervousness, restlessness, tremor, insomnia, convulsions, and central nervous system depression. Antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine and anticholinergics such as methscopolamine may cause drowsiness and dizziness.[Ref]

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Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects of phenylephrine have included hallucinations, fear, and anxiety.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects of phenylephrine have included nausea. Antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine and anticholinergics such as methscopolamine may cause excessive dryness of the nose, throat, and mouth.[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects of phenylephrine have included respiratory difficulty.[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects of phenylephrine have included dysuria.[Ref]

General

General side effects of phenylephrine have included pallor and weakness.[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects including blurred vision may be caused by antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine and anticholinergics such as methscopolamine.[Ref]

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